MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2008

DC COMICS FOR FEBRUARY

BATMAN TITLES

BATMAN #686

Written by Neil Gaiman, art by Andy Kubert and Scott Williams, covers by Kubert and Alex Ross, sketch variant by Kubert.

A special 2-part Batman event! ³Whatever Happened to the Caped Crusader² is a captivating and mysterious tale the likes of which Batman and friends have never experienced before. Delving into the realms of life, death and the afterlife, Gaiman leaves no stone unturned as he explores every facet and era of Bruce Wayne's life.

48 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 11.

DETECTIVE COMICS #853

Written by Neil Gaiman, art by Andy Kubert and Scott Williams, covers by Kubert and Alex Ross, variant by Kubert.

³Whatever Happened to the Caped Crusader?² part 2 of 2! This tale explores the intricate relationships between Bruce Wayne and his friends and adversaries and builds toward an exciting and unexpected climax.

48 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 25.

THE OUTSIDERS #15

Written by Peter J. Tomasi, art and cover by Lee Garbett and Trevor Scott.

Featuring an ³Origins and Omens² backup story! Continuing where Batman and the Outsiders Special #1 left off, the mystery of who and what ³The Insiders² are opens into a labyrinth of dread and deceit as The Outsiders, in their newest incarnation, follow Batman's final directives into a heart of darkness.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 18.

BATMAN CONFIDENTIAL #26

Written by Christina Weir and Nunzio DeFilippis, art and cover by Juan Luis Garcia-Lopez and Kevin Nowlan.

From the late
'60s Batman TV show comes King Tut making his first comic-book appearance in Gotham City ever in part 1 of a 3-part arc! A trail of murders involving museum executives and the mysterious riddles left behind lead Batman to suspect an old foe is back at work. But the Riddler is safely locked up -- and not too happy that someone has stolen his M.O.!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 11.

BATMAN: GOTHAM AFTER MIDNIGHT #10

Written by Steve Niles,
art and cover by Kelley Jones.

Death strikes close to home for The Dark Knight as an important person in Bruce Wayne's life dies at the hands of the Midnight Killer. But what's Catwoman's involvement? Will her heart belong to the murderous Midnight ­ both literally and figuratively ­ or can Batman stop this St. Valentine's Day massacre before it's too late?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 25.

NIGHTWING #153

Written by Peter J. Tomasi, art and cover by Don Kramer and Jay Leisten.

Final issue. It's the fateful, final "Batman Last Rites" issue featuring an "Origins and Omens" backup! As Robin, Dick Grayson fought alongside Batman as part of the dynamic duo, the greatest crime-fighting team in history. As Nightwing, he teamed up with his peers to combat injustice in the Titans and the Outsiders. Now, Dick Grayson faces the most important battle of his life. Batman is dead. The Mantle of the Bat must be passed, but it will require all of Dick's training and skills to carry out the last wishes of Bruce Wayne and protect Gotham City. Will it be enough to protect himself from the dangers that await him? Or is this the last the world will see of Nightwing?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 4.

ROBIN #183

Written by Fabian Nicieza, art and cover by Freddie E. Williams II.

Final issue. A
"Batman: Last Rites" tie-in and featuring an "Origins and Omens" backup story! Gotham City has found a new hero and his name is Robin -- but with a battle for Batman's cowl looming, is Tim Drake ready to become something more? Guest-starring Jason Todd and Lady Shiva. And don't worry, this final issue doesn't mark the end of Robin -- it's just the start of an all-new beginning!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 18.

SIMON DARK #17

Written by Steve Niles, art and cover by Scott Hampton.

Tragedy tears apart Simon Dark's patchwork life! There aren't many people who've gotten close to Simon Dark, but the events of this issue will leave them all hurt...or worse! Can Simon's fragile world ever be stitched back together?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 11.

SUPERMAN TITLES

ACTION COMICS #874

Written by James Robinson, art by Pablo Raimondi, cover by Aaron Lopresti.

An "Origins and Omens" issue! Mon-El has been trapped in the Phantom Zone since Superman was a teenager, and now he might finally be able to return to Earth! But how will he overcome the fatal lead poisoning that kept him away for so long? And with all the changes the blockbuster "New Krypton" storyline wrought, would he even recognize the planet he left behind? Meanwhile, life continues to be difficult for Superman thanks to Earth's growing anti-Kryptonian sentiment. ³New Krypton² may be over, but its fallout has only begun!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 11.

SUPERMAN #685

Written by James Robinson, art by Renato Guedes and Wilson Magalhaes, cover by Alex Ross.

An "Origins & Omens" issue! Continued from Action Comics #874! With "New Krypton" behind him (for now), Superman must come to terms with the death of Pa Kent. And things heat up in Metropolis when the mysterious new Nightwing and Flamebird take up residence in the Man of Steel's hometown! Are they here to help Earth like they say -- or do their ties to Kandor run too deep? This story sets up next month's new status quo as Superman makes a tough decision, the repercussions of which will be felt for years!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 25.

ADVENTURE COMICS #0

Written by Otto Binder, art by Al Plastino, cover by Aaron Lopresti.

One of the cornerstone stories of the DCU is reprinted in this special issue featuring an important "Origins and Omens" backup tale! To celebrate the upcoming Adventure Comics #1, DC is reprinting a Silver Age classic from the title's prior volume -- Adventure Comics #247, the first appearance of the Legion of Super-Heroes! Witness Superboy's first encounter with three super-powered teens from the 30th Century -- Cosmic Boy, Lightning Lad and Saturn Girl! Featuring a new cover by Aaron Lopresti that's an homage to the original!

32 pages, $1, in stores on Feb. 4.

SUPERMAN/BATMAN #56

Written by Michael Green and Mike Johnson, art by Rags Morales and John Dell, cover by Morales.

The World's Finest Heroes face off against the JLA and their greatest foes -- each other! The final chapter of "Super/Bat" explodes as the powerless Superman battles the unstoppable Batman with the soul of The Dark Knight hanging in the balance.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 18.

SUPERGIRL #38

Written by Sterling Gates, art by Jamal Igle and Keith Champagne, cover by Josh Middleton.

"Who is Superwoman?" part 2 of 5. The mystery of the year continues! Supergirl uncovers a vital clue to Superwoman's identity, but the Woman of Steel is more than willing to fight to protect her secrets! Plus, just what is Reactron up to -- and what does a certain Metropolis police inspector have to do with it?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 18.

DCU TITLES

BIRDS OF PREY #127

Written by Tony Bedard, art by Claude St. Aubin and John Floyd, cover by Stephane Roux.

Final issue. Featuring an "Origins and Omens" backup story! Oracle calls on Batgirl to investigate her newest operative, Infinity, to find out what she's made of. The answer is a lot more disconcerting to the team than they'd expect in this series finale!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 18.

BLACK LIGHTNING: YEAR ONE #3-4

Written by Jen Van Meter, art and covers by Cully Hamner.

The mystery of the gang leader called The 100 deepens as does his hold on Suicide Slum as Black Lightning investigates his own father's past. But only one person can really help him find the answers: Talia al Ghul!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 4 and Feb. 18.

BLUE BEETLE #36

Written by Matthew Sturges, art by Carlo Barberi, cover by Rafael Albuquerque.

Final issue. Say goodbye to the bravest Teen Titan of them all as Blue Beetle takes on a whole space army all on his lonesome in a tale so epic it could only be called the "Valentine's Day Dance Massacre"!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 25.

BOOSTER GOLD #17

Written by Dan Jurgens, art and cover by Jurgens and Norm Rapmund.

Featuring an "Origins and Omens" backup story! Part 3 of the 4-part "Reality Lost" arc finds Booster Gold transported back to a seminal day in the history of The Flash! Here's a hint: it has to do with a bolt of lightning and a chemical bath!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 11.

THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #22

Written by David Hine, art and cover by Doug Braithwaite and Bill Reinhold.

The 4-part "Without Sin" comes to its mind-blowing conclusion! On Earth, Green Arrow battles to protect the children of the Arcadia Orphanage. And on the planet Kahlo, Green Lantern and the Phantom Stranger locate the one cosmic power that can stop the evil of The Purge!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 18.

EL DIABLO #6

Written by Jai Nitz,
art and cover by Phil Hester and Ande Parks.

The fiery finale! He's lost his allies, his girlfriend and his soul -- now former mob lord Chato Santana, the new El Diablo, must use all his Tony Soprano-like cleverness to escape the death penalty. Will the DCU's new spirit of vengeance live to see another day?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 4.

GREEN ARROW/BLACK CANARY #17

Written by Andrew Kreisberg, art by Mike Norton and Joe Rubinstein, cover by Ladronn.

Featuring an
"Origins and Omens" backup story! Merlyn's been apprehended, but who's broken him out of custody? And what have they done to him? It all seems to be a horrific love letter to Green Arrow, which does not sit well with Black Canary!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 11.

GREEN LANTERN #39

Written by Geoff Johns, art by Philip Tan and Jonathan Glapion, cover by Ivan Reis and Oclair Albert, variant cover by Rodolfo Migliari.

"Agent Orange" Part 1 and featuring an "Origins and Omens" backup tale! As the orange light of avarice erupts in violence within the Vega System, the secrets of the Guardians' pact with the criminals of the universe that has kept the Vega System off limits is revealed. Hal Jordan comes face to face with the mysterious and immensely powerful Agent Orange in a bizarre confrontation.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 25.

GREEN LANTERN CORPS #33

Written by Peter J. Tomasi, art and cover by Patrick Gleason and Rebecca Buchman.

Featuring an "Origins and Omens" backup story! It's the prelude to "The Blackest Night" as the "War of Light" continues to intensify! Mongul attempts to establish his hold on the Sinestro Corps by enslaving the planet Daxam and making it the home world of his Corps. What does Sinestro's right hand man, Arkillo, think of all this? And will Sodam Yat, the Green Lantern known as Ion, fight to save his homeworld, which he's vowed to never return to?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 11.

JONAH HEX #40

Written by Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray, art and cover by David Michael Beck.

Meet Doctor Zimmerman, a physician with a hunger for knowledge matched only by his appetite for torture. When Hex ends up on his examination table, the recriminations start to fly -- along with a few body parts! Join us for the first half of "Sawbones: A Grindhouse Western"!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 4.

JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #30

Written by Dwayne McDuffie, art and cover by Ed Benes.

Featuring an "Origins and Omens" backup story! Can the entire combined might of the Justice League of Amercia and Dr. Light stand up to the cosmic entity known as Starbreaker as he continues consuming the sun? Could this be another Final Night for the DC Universe?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 18.

JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #24

Written by Geoff Johns and Jerry Ordway, art and variant cover by Ordway, cover by Alex Ross.

"Black Adam and Isis" part 2 and and featuring an ³Origins and Omens² backup! The Justice Society faces off against a fully powered Black Adam and his wife, Isis, for control of the Rock of Eternity. But when Mary Marvel enters the fray, will she side with the Justice Society or join the Black Marvel family?

Welcome to the world of The Mighty! Alpha One -- America's first and only Super Hero -- is supported by Section Omega, an entire police force devoted to assisting him in his quest for justice. Lt. Gabriel Cole has worked his way up the ranks of Section Omega and his connection to Alpha One reaches back to his own tragic childhood and an accident nobody could have survived. But when murder strikes at the top of the organization, the case falls into his lap, and he'll begin to learn what being a hero is really all about!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 25.

R.E.B.E.L.S. #1

Written by Tony Bedard, art, cover and variant cover by Andy Clarke.

The future is now in this all-new monthly series! Brainiac 2 is a hunted man. His cosmic police force safeguarded over 80 worlds until a mysterious adversary suddenly seized control. Now Vril Dox must recruit a new team to win back his command and free countless billions. But
this time, he's basing his new group on the greatest heroes and villains of the 31st Century! Guest-starring Supergirl and The Legion of Super-Heroes!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 11.

REIGN IN HELL #8

Written by Keith Giffen, art by Tom Derenick and Bill Sienkiewicz, cover by Justiano.

The bloody denouement arrives as the heir to the throne of Hell is chosen! Will Blue Devil regain his soul? Will there be a Hell left once Lobo's had his way? Will Dr. Occult convince his lost love to come home? Find the answers here!

40 pages, $3.50, in stores on Feb. 25.

SECRET SIX #6

Written by Gail Simone,
art by Nicola Scott and Doug Hazlewood, cover by Andrew Robinson.

Featuring an "Origins and Omens" backup story! After Junior's horrifying unmasking last issue, the bruised and battered remnants of the Secret Six try to deliver their package to their mysterious benefactor in Gotham City, a city made even more dangerous by the notable absence of Batman. The only problem is a crowd of villains and heroes determined to block them every step of the way!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 4.

SGT. ROCK: THE LOST BATTALION #4

Written, art and cover by Billy Tucci.

Holding out against all odds for four days without food and water, the trapped Easy Company has suffered countless wounds and fatalities. But as Sgt. Rock leads a desperate patrol to find sustenance, angels arrive in the forms of Johnny Cloud and the Haunted Tank. But unbeknownst to all, the Nazis have laid a trap for the Lost Battalion by springing 7,000 Reich soldiers against the would-be rescuers.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 25.

THE SPIRIT #26

Written by Michael J. Uslan and F.J. DeSanto, art by Justiniano and Walden Wong, cover by Brian Bolland.

An unmissable and gorgeous 3-part vision of The Spirit's female foils begins here! Justiniano joins The Spirit film producers and new series writers Michael Uslan and F.J. DeSanto for the heartbreaking tale of Silken Floss, the whip-smart super-scientist whose love for The Spirit is rivaled only by her ambition! And when the knock at the door of opportunity comes from the gloved fist of the Octopus, there's no telling who she'll betray to get her way.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 11.

TANGENT: SUPERMAN'S REIGN #12

Written by Dan Jurgens, art by Carlos Magno and Julio Ferreira, cover by Jurgens and Will Conrad.

The duel universe-spanning epic concludes as the Justice League of America attempts to rally against Tangent Superman. It all comes down to one last-ditch effort as all hope remains with one lone individual. Who's this being, and what's their relationship to the Man of Telekinesis? And what will become of the Tangent Universe?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 18.

TITANS #10

Written by Judd Winick, art and cover by Howard Porter.

Featuring an "Origins and Omens" backup story! It's Titans vs. the JLA! In the aftermath of DCU: Decisions #4, the JLA wants Jericho, but the Titans don't give up on one of their own. In the end, though, it looks like they'll lose another member!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 11.

TEEN TITANS #68

Written by Sean McKeever, art and cover by Eddy Barrows and Ruy Jose.

Kid Eternity is back in this issue featuring an "Origins and Omens" backup tale! But is he here to stay? In part 3 of "The New Teen Titans," learn how the Kid's struggle with the Lords of Chaos and Order has progressed, why his abilities are on the fritz and how his arrival creates major problems for his teammates!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 25.

TERROR TITANS #5

Written by Sean McKeever,
art and cover by Joe Bennett and Jack Jadson.

As the Terror Titans wrestle with the revelations brought about by Clock King's trials, one teen stands triumphant in the Dark Side Club tournament. The winner will lead Clock King's newly formed army to their first -- and final -- target.

The war to save all of reality rages on and is waged in the memory of Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman. But the legendary Trinity battle to end the conflict themselves by becoming more than just a memory!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 4, Feb. 11, Feb. 18 and Feb. 25.

VIGILANTE #3

Written by Marv Wolfman, art by Rick Leonardi and John Stanisci, cover by Walter Simonson.

Featuring an "Origins and Omens" backup story! Released from prison, Vigilante has learned that the Titans are the key to the mystery behind the recent election bombings. In order to flush out Jericho, the traitor on their team, Vigilante must confront the Titans to learn which one is harboring the former hero.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 18.

VIXEN: RETURN OF THE LION #5

Written by G. Willow Wilson, art by Cafu, cover by Josh Middleton.

The stunning conclusion! Vixen becomes the one hero who can
pull her Justice League of America comrades back from the brink of doom in her homeland of Zambesi -- and Zambesi itself from becoming an engine of apocalypse!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 4.

THE WAR THAT TIME FORGOT #10

Written by Bruce Jones, art by Graham Nolan and Dan Green, cover by Justiniano.

The secret's out! The puzzling mystery of the island is revealed...but has it come too late for those who hoped for a life beyond its shores? Get set for some of the strangest, most explosive TNT clashes between men and beasts ever chronicled!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 25.

WONDER WOMAN #29

Written by Gail Simone, art by Aaron Lopresti and Matt Ryan, cover by Lopresti, variant cover by Marcos Martin.

"Rise of the Olympian" part 3 and a "Faces of Evil" issue! The Olympians are on Earth, and they're making their presence felt across the world! The JLA joins forces with Wonder Woman to stop Genocide, but even their combined might isn't enough! And the mysterious power behind The Society is at last revealed!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 25.

DCU TRADE PAPERBACKS

BATMAN: THE HEART OF HUSH HC

Written by Paul Dini, art by Dustin Nguyen and Derek Fridolfs, cover by Nguyen.

Secrets shared years ago between Bruce Wayne and Tommy Elliott -- a.k.a. Hush -- come to light with dangerous consequences in the present! Guest-starring Catwoman, this new hardcover ties directly into the "Batman R.I.P." event and collects Detective Comics #846-850. As Batman finds himself barely capable of handling the diabolical threat of the Black Glove, Hush attacks Bruce Wayne in his personal life by setting his sights on Bruce's ex-lover: Catwoman!

Some of the greatest Batman tales ever are collected in this new hardcover! Reprinting the classic Batman Annual #1-3 from 1961 and 1962, this can't-miss collection reveals the secrets of the Batcave, the Bat-Signal and more!

The chronological reprinting of every Batman story continues with this new set of tales from the 1940s in which Batman and Robin meet Two- Face for the first time! Collecting Batman #12-13, plus stories from Detective Comics #66-70 and World's Finest Comics #7.

192 pages, $14.99, in stores on March 18.

BATMAN: HAUNTED GOTHAM TP

Written by Doug Moench, art by Kelley Jones, John Beatty and Jason Moore, cover by Jones.

The team behind the popular Batman/Dracula: Red Rain, Bloodstorm and Crimson Mist reunited in 2000 for the 4-issue miniseries Haunted Gotham, collected here for the first time. Cut off from the rest of the world, Bruce Wayne must prevail against a nightmare army of demonic villains, led by a patchwork Joker.

208 pages, $19.99, in stores on March 18.

CATWOMAN: THE LONG ROAD HOME TP

Written by Will Pfeifer, art by David Lopez and Alvaro Lopez, cover by Adam Hughes.

Selina Kyle is back from the Hell Planet of Salvation Run -- and she's ready to get back into action in this volume collecting Catwoman #78-82, the final issues of the series. But to reclaim her place in Gotham City, Catwoman will have to declare war on the city's underworld.

144 pages, $17.99, in stores on March 11.

CHECKMATE: CHIMERA TP

Written by Bruce Jones, art and cover by Manuel Garcia.

Checkmate #26-31 are collected in this final Checkmate volume. Once a human soldier, Chimera may be the only thing standing between civilization and total anarchy. But can Checkmate control him?

Collecting Justice Society of America #19-22, and the Justice Society: Kingdom Come Specials Magog, Superman and The Kingdom! Picking up where Part II left off, the Justice Society begins to dissolve as Gog vows to bring peace to Earth in a way that frightens some and thrills others. Torn between Gog's desire to help the world and the moral cost it comes with, it's old guard vs. the new as the line that was drawn is crossed.

224 pages, $24.99, in stores on April 15.

SHAZAM!: THE MONSTER SOCIETY OF EVIL TP

Written, art and cover by Jeff Smith.

Smith, the award-winning creator of Bone, tells the story of young orphan Billy Batson who finds himself transformed into the World's Mightiest Mortal whenever he says the magic word "Shazam!" In this new trade paperback edition collecting the cclaimed 4-issue miniseries at DC's standard trim size, Billy must use these extraordinary abilities to face an invasion of alien creatures as well as stop mad scientist Dr. Sivana and his Monster Society of Evil from taking over the world!

208 pages, $19.99, in stores on March 4.

ABSOLUTE SUPERMAN: FOR TOMORROW HC

Written by Brian Azzarello, art by Jim Lee and Scott Williams, cover by Lee.

An oversized, slipcased volume collecting the entire 12-issue "For Tomorrow" epic originally presented in Superman #204-215!
A cataclysmic event has struck the Earth. Millions of people have vanished without a trace. No one is left unaffected ‹ not even Superman! Now, the Man of Steel must face the mystery of how millions of people vanished without a trace, only to find that he may be responsible. But the solution leads to a royal rumble with Wonder Woman! And after a battle with the deadly Equus, Superman comes face-to-face with the villain who has been responsible for turning his life upside-down!
Featuring an introduction by Azzarello, an afterward and sketch section by Lee and a newly illustrated 2-page origin of Superman by Lee and Williams!

Titans clash in this first hardcover collection of Superman tales from Robinson. Featuring Superman #677-680, this is the battle to end all others as Superman faces off with Atlas, lost god of myth. And when Atlas stakes a claim on Metropolis, it's up to Superman and Krypto to take Atlas down. As a bonus, this collection also includes First Issue Special #1, the 1975 tale by Jack ³King² Kirby that introduced Atlas!

128 pages, $19.99, in stores on April 8.

JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL VOL. 1 TP

Written by Keith Giffen and J.M. DeMatteis,
art by Kevin Maguire, Terry Austin and Al Gordon, cover by Kevin Maguire and Terry Austin.

Collecting the classic Justice League #1-6 and Justice League International #7! Can an unlikely new Justice League lineup work as a unit to stop terrorists at the U.N., the Royal Flush Gang, and other threats -- or will they succumb to squabbling and bad jokes?

An explosive new trade paperback volume collecting Superman/Batman #28-33! The JLA's Martian Manhunter attacks Batman! The villainous Parasite and Titano return! Superman's allegiances will be tested in this story involving the Green Lantern Corps and more!

160 pages, $12.99, in stores on March 25.

SHOWCASE PRESENTS: AMBUSH BUG VOL. 1 TP

Written by Keith Giffen, Robert Loren Fleming, Paul Kupperberg and Paul Levitz, art by Keith Giffen, Robert Oksner, Carmine Infantino and others,
cover by Giffen and Oksner.

The JLA continues to fight evil in this new bargain-priced volume collection Justice League of America #61-83. These epic tales feature the JLA debuts of the Red Tornado and Black Canary, plus the annual adventure with the Justice Society of America!

The 6-issue DC Special: Cyborg mini-series is collected in this new trade paperback spinning out of Teen Titans. Vic Stone has a new foe -- one who was a friend, and has been turned into a killing machine by the mysterious Mr. Orr!

144 pages, $19.99, in stores on March 18.

THE WAR THAT TIME FORGOT VOL. 1 TP

Written by Bruce Jones, art by Al Barrionuevo and Jimmy Palmiotti, cover by Neal Adams.

It's a time-warped tale for the ages as warriors throughout the history of the DCU find themselves trapped on a dangerous, dinosaur-infested island. How did characters like G.I. Robot, Enemy Ace and Firehair wind up here -- and for what nefarious reason? Find out in this collection featuring issues #1-6 of the 12-part mini-series event!

144 pages, $17.99, in stores on March 4.

WILDSTORM TITLES

THE AUTHORITY #7

Written by Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning and Christos Gage, art by Simon Coleby and John Paul Leon, cover by Coleby.

StormWatch and The Authority's reunion is cut short as their attempts to rebuild the Carrier haven't gone unnoticed...as the Eidolon and his army of the Mad take an interest! The first major battle of ³World's End² begins! Plus, Gage and Leon continue their dark backup story featuring Sleeper villain Tao!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 4.

GEN13 #27

Written by Scott Beatty and Christos Gage, art by Mike Huddleston and John Paul Leon, cover by Huddleston.

The kids make a detour on their trek across post-apocalyptic America for Grunge to experience the single greatest skate park in history! And Gage and Leon continue their Tao backup story as his master plan begins to come into focus!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 11.

MYSTERIUS: THE UNFATHOMABLE #2

Written by Jeff Parker,
art and cover by Tom Fowler.

Auctioneer Gerald Ormond has a bad skin problem -- his skin is telling the world about his infidelities! Mysterius suspects witches are at work, and his investigation unearths some groovy memories from his adventures in the 1960s. Meanwhile, Vic Chesnea is trying to recover from the botched séance, but now he's being haunted by books. At this point, Mysterius' assistant Delfi may be questioning
her career choice...

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 18.

STORMWATCH PHD #19

Written by Ian Edginton and Christos Gage, art by Leandro Fernandez/Francisco Paronzini and John Paul Leon, cover by Fernandez.

The fragile truce from StormWatch and The Authority's first meeting is put to the test when they're attacked by the overwhelming Eidolon and his army of the Mad! And Gage and Leon wrap up their backup story featuring the villain Tao and a shocking figure from WildStorm's past.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 18.

WILDCATS #8

Written by Christos Gage and Russell Utley,
art by Pete Woods and Ben Oliver, cover by Neil Googe.

Artist Woods returns for a story years in the making -- a day in the life of Maxine Manchester! Maxine finds that she's able to make a very unique difference in post-apocalyptic Los Angeles. And in part 1 of a special backup, the Puncture creative team of Russell Utley and Ben Oliver reunite for a dark look at the WildCats' enemy, Defile!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 25.

SECRET HISTORY OF THE AUTHORITY: HAWKSMOOR TP

Written by Mike Costa,
art by Fiona Staples, cover by Cully Hamner.

Collecting the entire 6-issue mini-series, this is the story of The Authority's urban hero Jack Hawksmoor before he joined the team. While preventing a massive robot attack on the Golden Gate Bridge, Hawksmoor gets unexpected assistance from a mysterious woman, then stumbles upon a locked-room murder mystery.

144 pages, $19.99, in stores on March 25.

RESISTANCE #3

Written by Mike Costa, art by CP Smith and Ramon Perez, cover by Smith.

The best-selling Sony PlayStation 3 game continues its gripping story in comics! Nathan Hale and his Sentinel combat team are the last line of defense between the invading race known as the Chimera and the complete annihilation of humanity. As the invasion escalates, it's only a matter of time before something terrible happens...

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 4 and Feb. 25.

MIRROR'S EDGE #4

Written by Rhianna Pratchett, art by Matthew Dow Smith, cover by Niko Henrichon.

Faith finally discovers what was inside the envelope in the safe, and will do whatever it takes to keep her family away from harm ­ no matter the cost to herself!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 4.

PUSH #6

Written by Marc Bernardin and Adam Freeman, art by Bruno Redondo and Aaron Minier, cover by Mario Alberti.

The revolution against Division comes to a head in the conclusion of this prequel to the new film! Refugee agent Ezra Lowe and his band of gifted rebels battle their former "brothers" in the first ever Psychic War!

32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Feb. 25.

WORLD OF WARCRAFT #16

Written by Walter Simonson, art by Mike Bowden and Jerome K. Moore, cover by Jon Buran and Tony Washington.

Broll receives a mysterious summons away from Theramore on the eve of the summit between King Varian and Thrall. Garona is taken captive by the Forsaken, but to what end? Plus, the return of Rehgar Earthfury!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 18.

GEARS OF WAR #5

Written by Joshua Ortega, art by Liam Sharp, cover by Brandon Badeaux.

Following a series of cataclysmic events, Delta Squad find themselves in the strategically worst possible position for fighting their alien attackers ­ underground! The Locust overwhelm the team and the casualties mount as the completion of Delta's mission could mean their demise!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 11.

THE X-FILES #4

Written by Marv Wolfman, art by Brian Denham,
cover by Jim Daly and Tim Bradstreet.

Scully and Mulder are the targets of a killer from the Tong Underworld who is about to reignite a centuries-old gang war. If Mulder and Scully can't figure out how this devious criminal can be in multiple places at the same time, San Francisco will erupt in a bloodbath!

32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Feb. 18.

VERTIGO TITLES

BANG! TANGO #1

Written by Joe Kelly, art by Adrian Sibar and Rodney Ramos, cover by Howard Chaykin.

A passionate ex-gangster tries to make good in his second life as a tango dancer in this new 6-issue mini-series. But his world is thrown out-of-step when an old flame tracks him down, bringing with her the violence of his old life as well as the smoldering sexual conflict that drove them apart. She's sultry, vivacious and irresistible -- she's the girl of his dreams...but she's carrying one dangerous, little flaw.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 4.

100 BULLETS #100

Written by Brian Azzarello, art by Eduardo Risso, cover by Dave Johnson.

Final issue. Nearly a decade in the making, the series comes to its inevitably blood-soaked end. What final fate do agent Graves and the rest of the cast face? Who will be left standing when the gun smoke clears? Find out in the epic, final issue of the series.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 11.

100% HC

Written by Paul Pope, art and cover by Paul Pope.

The edgy, groundbreaking epic from visionary Eisner Award winning creator Paul Pope is now available in hardcover! Collecting all five issues of the hard-hitting miniseries that takes a peek inside a cyberpunk vision of the year 2038 through the lives of six different people, this new volume includes a host of sketches, designs and other never-before-scene material from Pope.

256 pages, black and white, $39.99, in stores on April 15.

AIR #7

Written by G. Willow Wilson, art and cover by M.K. Perker.

Blythe has traveled through a country that doesn't exist to a dimension of lost things to search for the stranger she's fallen in love with -- a man who may or may not be a terrorist. Now, they will be reunited in the strangest way possible: Trapped in 10-year-old Zayn's body, Blythe will relive his life. The things she'll learn will shock her, and perhaps forever alter her course...

And to make sure no one misses the series that's winning raves from the industry's top names, the issue features a very special Vertigo event: a full 22-page story that's a perfect jumping-on point for new readers and a recap of the story so far -- all for only a dollar!

32 pages, $1, in stores on Feb. 18.

AIR VOL. 1: LETTERS FROM LOST COUNTRIES TP

Written by Rick Veitch,
art and cover by Veitch and Gary Erskine.

Collecting the story from Air # 1-5! Blythe knew it was a risky time to be an airline stewardess, but the skies might be much more dangerous than anyone imagines. She's just learned of the Etesian Front -- vigilantes dedicated to take the skies back from terrorism. They're after a mysterious man she's just met. And whether he's an average frequent flier or a terrorist, finding out will lead Blythe to discover the weird science of hyperpraxis -- an innovation that will change the way we see technology forever.

144 pages, $9.99, in stores on March 18.

DMZ #39

Written by Brian Wood, art by Ricardo Burchielli, cover by John Paul Leon.

"War Powers," part 3 of 4. Deep in Chinatown, Matty strikes it rich ­ at least for his bosses. Now he has a long fight back through the war-torn streets of New York. What's the money for, anyway? And what "game changer" does Parco have planned?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 11.

FABLES #81

Written by Bill Willingham, art by Mark Buckingham and Andrew Pepoy, cover by James Jean.

In the fifth and final chapter of this first big post-war saga, you're going to find out why this story was called ³The Dark Ages.² Yes, this is a dark story, and we're afraid you're not going to like it one bit -- unless, of course, you think not nearly enough terrible and tragic things have happened to our stalwart heroes of Fabletown. We now suspect that, if the Fables had truly had any idea of the full consequences, they'd never have gone to war at all.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 4.

GREATEST HITS #6

Written by David Tischman,
art by Glenn Fabry and Gary Erskine, cover by Fabry.

Nick walks the red carpet at the hottest ticket in town ­ the Hollywood premiere of "Greatest Hits." Now that Nick knows the heroes in his life don't need to be super, can he be friends with the Mates? And what happened to the greatest super-team of all time? It's all part of the documentary's big reveal. Keep it in focus ­ it's the final issue, and this film is not yet rated.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 18.

HAUNTED TANK #3

Written by Frank Marraffino, art by Henry Flint, cover by Michael Wm. Kaluta.

A dead Cavalry General and the crew of his haunted M1A1 Abrams tank charge toward a victory that's supposed to be in the bank. But liberating the locals from the tyranny of an outlaw regime isn't as razor-cut and desert-dry as the crew were led to believe ­ especially when the Confederate ghost sees the seeds of a conflict in Iraq with which he's all too familiar: civil war.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 4.

HELLBLAZER #252

Written by Peter Milligan, art by Giuseppe Camuncoli and Stefano Landini, cover by Lee Bermejo.

12 years ago in Liverpool, there was a bloody dockers' strike. Things fell apart when a union leader caved-in to the bosses. Today, John Constantine has a new girlfriend and an extraordinary, horrible new skin complaint: A weeping, dark, knobby scab covers part of his body. And it's growing. What's the bizarre link between this skin fungus and a largely forgotten chapter of British Trade Union history?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 18.

HOUSE OF MYSTERY #10

Written by Matthew Sturges and Bill Willingham, art by Lucca Rossi and Kyle Baker, cover by Glenn Fabry.

The final chapter of "Love Stories for Dead People" finds Fig in the basement at the heart of the labyrinth, while Harry and Ann square off against the nightmare that once kept Cain himself awake at night. Meanwhile, the massive party upstairs winds down with unexpected repurcussions. Also featuring a short story illustrated by Baker.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 4.

JACK OF FABLES #31

Written by Matthew Sturges and Bill Willingham, art by Tony Akins and Jose Marzan Jr., cover by Brian Bolland.

Part 4 of ³Jack's Big Book of War.² You know how they talk about the "power of the printed word"? What they don't want to tell you is that this power is more than just how a bunch of ideas can convince people to do stuff. It's about how ideas can make things explode. So hold on to your hats, gang, these printed words are so powerful they're going to knock your socks right off your toes!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 25.

MADAME XANADU #8

Written by Matt Wagner,
art and cover by Amy Reeder Hadley and Richard Friend.

Madame Xanadu is desperate to stop the brutal Jack the Ripper slayings and save the destitute women of Whitechapel. But it looks like the Phantom Stranger has other plans, and he's been harboring them all along! Betrayal and love collide.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 25.

NORTHLANDERS #15

Written by Brian Wood,
art by Ryan Kelly, cover by Massimo Carnevale.

³The Cross + The Hammer² part 5 of 6. Magnus' past is revealed, and if you thought it was impossible for him to get more dangerous, he just did. But Ragnar's tightening the noose, and Magnus is running out of room to maneuver. Thousands of men fight on a battlefield in Clontarf while these two men wage their own game of death.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 25.

THE SANDMAN: THE DREAM HUNTERS #4

Story by Neil Gaiman,
adaptation and art by P. Craig Russell, cover by Yuko Shimizu, variant cover by Joe Kubert.

The conclusion of the adaptation of Gaiman's novella into comics by Russell! Hungry for revenge, the fox has nevertheless been forbidden from taking the life of the Master of Ying-Yang, the source of all of her beloved monk's woes. But for a brave and crafty fox, there are worse fates to imagine than death.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 4.

SCALPED #26

Written by Jason Aaron,
art by Davide Furno, cover by Jock.

Part 2 of "High Lonesome" is a special stand-alone issue spotlighting the renegade FBI agent known as Diesel, a tougher-than-nails fanatic and wannabe-Native American who can't seem to keep himself out of trouble ­ even when he's locked up in jail.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 18.

TRANSMETROPOLITAN VOL. 1: BACK ON THE STREET TP

Written by Warren Ellis, art and cover by Darick Robertson.

DC's new editions of Transmetropolitan begin here, with this volume collecting issues #1-6 of the Vertigo series. After years of selfimposed exile from a civilization rife with degradation and indecency, cynical journalist Spider Jerusalem is forced to return to a job he hates and a city he loathes. Working as an investigative reporter for the newspaper The Word, Spider attacks the injustices of his surreal 23rd century surroundings.

In this first volume, Spider ventures into the dangerous Angels 8 district, home of the Transients -- humans who have decided to become aliens through cosmetic surgery. But Spider's interview with the Transients' leader gets him a scoop he didn't bargain for. And, Spider's first confrontation with the President of the United States . . . in a men's room.

144 pages, $14.99, in stores on March 11.

UNKNOWN SOLDIER #5

Written by Joshua Dysart, art by Alberto Ponticelli, cover by Igor Kordey.

As memories of the past begin to invade, Moses confronts the deeper truth of the soldier lurking within him. But what do those memories have to do with another unknown soldier?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 25.

YOUNG LIARS #12

Written by David Lapham,
art and cover by Lapham.

A psychologist could spend a lifetime figuring out what's wrong with Danny Noonan. Well, they can poke him, prod him, lock him up and throw away the key, but in the final analysis, all that really matters is the truth as Danny's quest to save Sadie from the Spiders takes an unexpected detour ­ then descends into the realm of nightmare.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 11.

JOHNNY DC TITLES

BATMAN: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #2

Written by Matt Wayne, art by Phil Moy, cover by Scott Jeralds.

Spinning out of the explosive new cartoon TV show, this stupendous second issue features Batman and the all-new Blue Beetle! Show writer Wayne has the duo teaming up to investigate an invasion of mythical creatures! Why are trolls are ogres from a video game raiding the real world? It's up to Batman and Blue Beetle to find out -- and they discover that someone's not just playing around! All this action plus Batman's secret files await you in this ongoing series based on the newest cartoon incarnation of The Dark Knight!

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Feb. 25.

BILLY BATSON AND THE MAGIC OF SHAZAM #4

Written, art and cover by Mike Kunkel.

The conclusion to the face-off between Captain Marvel and Black Adam! With Black Adam back to full power and four of the seven Evils still at his side, Billy and Mary need to team up to figure a way to defeat him. All this, plus a trip to the Rock of Eternity! This issue is resolicited.

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Feb. 25.

CARTOON NETWORK ACTION PACK #34

Written by John Rozum, Tom Warburton and Jason Hall, art by Will Sweeney, Maurice Fontenot and Ethen Beavers, cover by Jay Stephens.

Written by Darrick Bachman, Scott Cunningham
and Robbie Busch, art by Robert Pope and Christopher Cook, cover by Stephanie Gladden.

Lazlo and the gang take on a lake monster, Billy and Mandy take on a bully, and Dexter takes on multiple Dee Dees!

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Feb. 25.

LOONEY TUNES #171

Written by Bill Matheny and others,
art by David Alvarez, Mike DeCarlo and others, cover by Scott Gross.

Love is in the air as Taz meets the monster of his dreams! But who can teach him to sweep her off her feet? Why, none other than Monsieur Pepe Le Pew! Contains previously solicited content published here for the first time.

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Feb. 4.

SCOOBY-DOO #141

Written by Scott Cunningham, art by Roberto Barrios and Horatio Ottolini, cover by Robert Pope and Scott McRae.

The Scoobs bump into danger with a night of thrills, chills...and goblins? Get in gear for a frightening good time with this companion to the Scooby movie, Scooby-Doo and the Shadow Goblins! Contains previously solicited content published here for the first time.

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Feb. 18.

SUPER FRIENDS #12

Written by Sholly Fisch, art by Stewart McKenny and Phil Moy, cover by J. Bone.

The Super Friends have never faced a challenge like this before! What will they do when confronted with the menace of Starro and the Pirates?

Storires from the first seven Super Friends issues unite in a new collection of stories inspired by the line of action figures from Mattel! Filled with exciting, all-ages adventure, this volume features the Justice League facing some of their greatest foes, including Amazo and Gorilla Grodd!

144 pages, $12.99, in stores on March 11.

SUPERGIRL: COSMIC ADVENTURES IN THE EIGHTH GRADE #3

Written by Landry Walker, art and cover by Eric Jones.

As if being an 8th grader wasn't hard enough, a meteor strikes and makes all of the students at Stanhope Boarding School really super. And why is Belinda Zee suddenly being so nice?

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Feb. 4.

TINY TITANS #13

Written by Art Baltazar and Franco, art and cover by Baltazar.

Everyone's favorite know-it-all, Psimon, is back and the Science Club will never be the same. Meanwhile, Raven shows just what a tough cookie she is, and Aqualad and his new friend come to a Pet Club meeting in stately Wayne Manor.

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Feb. 18.

MAD #499

Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots

Love is in the air this February! So make room in your goofy heart for our newest issue of twisty giggles and jokes!

48 pages, black and white, $4.99, in stores on Feb. 11.

MAD KIDS #14

Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots

Who needs a Valentine's Day sweetie when you've got your buddies at MAD KIDS? Hugs and kisses don't stand up to the hilarious features and comic strips!

48 pages, $4.99, in stores on Feb. 18.

CMX TITLES

MARCH ON EARTH VOL. 1

Written and illustrated by Mikase Hayashi.

A young girl must grow up quickly in the face of tragedy and care for her nephew. After the death of Yuzu and Tsubaki's parents, Tsubaki became a single mother. But when she died in a fatal car accident, her younger sister Yuzu was left to care for the little boy by herself. With only the help of her friends and a kindly landlady, will she be able to meet the challenge of raising a baby?

192 pages, black and white, $9.99, in stores on March 25.

ORFINA VOL. 5

Written and illustrated by Kitsune Tennouji.

Fana and a group of allies have to act fast to save the Duke's family. The traitor Ruskin has his wife Meilura imprisoned, and has convinced her that her daughter is dead! As Fana and her band attack, the rocky past between former allies Shettofgart and Ruskin is revealed, mysterious enemies confront Fana using her real name, and one of her companions is mortally wounded.

282 pages, black and white, $12.99, in stores on March 4.

TEARS OF A LAMB VOL. 5

Written and illustrated by Banri Hidaka.

As the annual school festival approaches, Kanzaki tries to make his true feelings for Kei clear. But Suwa -- the former object of Kei's attention -- complicates matters when his frequent communication with Kanzaki makes Kei suspicious. As Kei tries to figure out the meaning of her mysterious dream, the location of the ring is finally revealed!

200 pages, black and white, $9.99, in stores on March 18.

PENGUIN REVOLUTION VOL. 7

Written and illustrated by Sakura Tsukuba.

In this final volume, Peacock's best actors travel to a remote tropical island to perform a play. Ryo and his mother will alternate the same role on different nights, and let the audience choose whom they prefer. But with her brain tumor still active, will Yoko even be able to make it through her performance? Then learn just what is going to happen between Aya and his agent, Yukari.

192 pages, black and white, $9.99, in stores on March 25.

EMMA VOL. 8

Written and illustrated by Kaoru Mori.

The critically acclaimed series resumes with a collection of short stories focusing on the lives of several supporting characters. A young Mrs. Stowner and her husband both secretly try to save up money to visit England's Great Exhibition. Eleanor Campbell spends a day at the beach trying to get over William, with surprising results. Experience a new insight into Emma's Victorian world!

208 pages, black and white, $9.99, in stores on March 11.

GO WEST! VOL.2

Written and illustrated by Yu Yagami.

Naomi forces Gunman and the Mingo Kid to promise her they will get along with each other. But the overzealous duo proves to be just as much trouble working as a team -- they keep shooting anyone who even gets close to Naomi! Breaking out on her own, she meets Kay, the daughter of a deceased photographer. A picture Kay's father once took may hold an important clue about Naomi's mother.

194 pages, black and white, $9.99, in stores on March 4.

APOTHECARIUS ARGENTUM VOL. 7

Written and illustrated by Tomomi Yamashita.

Argent and Dr. Lulu are forced to make a quick decision whether to risk a dangerous procedure on a pregnant woman. Lulu tells Argent of a possible cure to a Basilisk's poisonous condition -- but there's a catch and it might not work for him. She then enlists Argent on a dangerous mission to invade the headquarters of Zetton, the tyrannical union leader who rules the economy!